Copey Learning Center seeks a volunteer English teacher to teach classes to children beginning on August 15, 2016.

The desired candidate should have a Bachelors Degree in education or a Teaching English as a Second Language certification (TEFL, TESL or TESOL) and previous teaching and lesson planning experience. Volunteers must be willing to teach 20 hours/week, and plan their own lessons. The volunteer should be a creative, motivated individual who is enthusiastic about teaching in the classroom and beyond.

Room and board is provided by the center in the home of a local host family. This helps the volunteer to integrate into the Copey community and learn about Costa Rican language, customs, and culture. The volunteer should have an open mind, be respectful of cultural differences, and be enthusiastic about sharing, learning, and growing.